Volkswagen is recalling 296,878 vehicles of various model series (see below) manufactured between 2006 and 2017 to authorised workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is a fault in the gas generator of the driver’s airbag can lead to uncontrolled deployment and the release of metal fragments that can injure the occupants when the airbag is deployed.
In an authorised workshop, the driver’s airbag is checked and replaced if necessary.
The internal manufacturer code is”69EJ“.
Recall details
| Make: | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model: | Eos, Fox, Up, Golf, Passat, Passat CC, Polo, Sharan, Tiguan, Transporter, Crafter |
| Production: | 2006 – 2017 |
| Extent: | 280,431 + 16,447 |
| Code: | 69EJ |
| KBA publication date: | 10. 9. 2024 and 12. 9. 2024 |
Source: KBA 14006R and 14279R (Search Rückrufcode: 69EJ)
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